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Special needs adult care in Pleasant Ridge, MI

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Emma Q.


Pleasant Ridge, MI

$18-48/hr7 yrs exp

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have been working with children and teens on the autism spectrum and with developmental delays since 2018. I finished my masters degree and sat for my board exam in 2023. I have a deep passion for supporting and understanding the autistic population and would love to help your family :)

Desha W.


Detroit, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a strong passion for elderly people because often times they are forgotten by friends and family. I believe that elders need tender loving care just as much as children do. I have experience with elders that have special needs, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alzheimer's and Dementia. I have cared for these elders for...
Desha can also help with: Errands, home modification, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I interviewed Star to care for my elderly mother. She came to the interview 10 minutes early and had this hyper energy ha ha. Her spirit was very welcoming. Throughout the entire interview, she was very attentive and really nice. I didn't hire Star because her...

Sheikh R.

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Levita C.


Detroit, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Female Health Care Worker Caring For People With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience providing care to adults, teenagers and children who are mentally impaired, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, down syndrome, seizure disorder, ASD, traumatic brain injury and people who have ADHD for the last 25 years. I'm WCLS and MORC trained with medication administration skills as well as CPR...
5.0
"Levita worked with a family member on daily living skills; meal planning, shopping, budgeting, cleaning , and self care. She was a great asset to our family and I would definitely contact Levita for future needs! "

Nicole R.

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Dawn H.


Detroit, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Health Care Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

CPR I am First aid /CPR Med passing certification Team leader I stride on providing top quality care and support to those in need. 20+ years experience in senior care and individuals with developmental disabilities. I received all certifications and medical education in Ohio. I am knowledgeable in colostomy care, catheter...
Dawn can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"Dawn is such a blessing to me and our family, was looking for a caregiver for a while and interviewed Dawn and knew she was the right person, she is a perfect fit for us."

Joan Y.

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Ericka W.


Detroit, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Ericka and I have 20+years working with senior and disabled individuals. I have worked with private companies and in private home's. I have provided assistance to various patients during this time. I have worked with Alzheimer patients and Dementia patients along with paraplegic and quadriplegic patients from...
Ericka can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
4.0
"Ericka is experienced, empathetic and quick to learn my caregiving routine. I am grateful to Care.com for bringing her into my life."

Patricia L.

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Latia M.


Ferndale, MI

$10-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Latia. I have 9 years experience with assisting special needs care and home health care. With the experience I have picked up along the way, it makes it really natural and fun for me to work with individuals with special needs. I am a great companion, who happens to enjoy what I do. I am always positive. Very...
5.0
"Tia is very sweet, kind, and works to engage my brother in law, who has special needs, in activities that interest him. My mother in law was hesitant to hire a caregiver to help out with her son, and she has felt very comfortable with Tia and has been able to get...

Cynthia M.

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Dawn S.


Sterling Heights, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have not only had care of my special needs daughter , 24 hour care I have taken care of many of my clients parents until death ( hospice ) letter of recommendation upon request !
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, respite care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Dawn is a very kind-hearted beautiful person who gave her all for my mom. She has a real compassion for her work. Dawn is thorough in cleaning and organization, she is well spoken and was a great companion, helping mom with meds, dressing, appts. and gave good...

Marcie E.

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Cory D.


Detroit, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate In-Home Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Cory. I have been working with the elderly, the terminally ill, & adults & children with disabilities since 2011. I have worked in many different environments including nursing facilities, hospice centers, & in clients own homes. My last place of employment was Agrace Hospice-care in Wisconsin, where I...
Cory can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Excellent caregiver for my mother with Alzheimer's. He is patient, kind, and caring. I cannot say enough about how much of a help and a blessing he has been to our family!"

Lisa H.

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Mildred J.


Detroit, MI

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Caregiver

I took care of my mom for over 10 years. She had congested heart failure and was on dialysis three times a week. I also cared for my husband, who passed in 2004 of lung cancer. I recently cared for my neighbor, giving her baths and meals. She had a stroke and her left side foot, hand, and arm was completely disabled. I have...
Mildred can also help with: Dementia, respite care, companionship, personal care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I live in New Jersey and have been emailing Mildard for about three weeks and she has always answered with responses that meet our needs. I've spoken to about three references and they all speak very highly of her. My family in Detroit has finally met her and...

Theresa T.

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Jay G.


Southfield, MI

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher/Teacher Consultant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have skills in working with special needs children/young adults with my 18 years experience as a teacher, case manager, program/behavioral consultant, etc. Over my career span, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled children and young adults.
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Dorota M.


Warren, MI

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a practicing nurse for over 20 years. I believe that my previous experience as well as my passion of helping people makes me a perfect candidate for special needs children. Not only do I enjoy being with children, I especially care about children who require special care.
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Angel W.


Detroit, MI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Considerate, Empathetic, Loyal, Trustworthy, Reliable And Ready To Serve.

I have a passion for serving & caring for persons of all makes and kinds. As I display great empathy and admirable services I am obligated and honored to render my services unto you and/or your loved one, with 13 years experience in caring for the elderly, the ill and the disabled person, I Angel would greatly appreciate the...
Angel can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
5.0
"She is a gem, and willing to do what's necessary to care for her patients."

Rita B.

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Mary A.


Warren, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a compassionate and reliable caregiver for more than 20 years. I'm an LPN nurse, Mental Health First Aider, CNA & CPR certified. I have experiences w/ different cases such as but not limited to with dementia, COPD, developmental disability, hip fracture, medical or non-medical assist, dressing change, tube feeding, baseline...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Mary's team provided compassionate care to my mother who was in hospice. There were flexible in their approach to her needs and were able to adjust their communication in a setting where there was a language barrier."

S S.

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Tieace B.


Southfield, MI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 11 years of experience. I can help with transportation services, meal prep, toileting, bathing, laundry, shopping, and light house cleaning. I'm proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to clients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses, or other challenges.
Tieace can also help with: Respite care, personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"She totally exceeded our expectations. An excellent, responsible caretaker who has helped us with all the basics and even some in-home PT therapy. She also helped organize our medications and took on other organizational projects in our household. She also helped...

Jerry B.

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Dawn S.


Sterling Heights, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Residential/Commercial Cleaner

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My love for what I do started with my own disabled daughter of 18 yrs. then of course my son , care for my elder parents . Finished school nursing , well rounded personality/ love all people & enjoy giving & helping more than anything Also, have had own Cleaning business since 2001! Have had most my clients 20 plus years .
5.0
"Dawn is fantastic! From the moment she got here she made me feel extremely comfortable and was very helpful. She is a gentle and caring person and I highly recommend her."

Ryan H.

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Brittney L.


Southfield, MI

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 1 yr and half experience working with autistic children ages 3, 4, And 8 yr old. I did ABA therapy with them.
5.0
"I hired Brittany to care for my adult son diagnosed with autism. She was both compassionate, trained, and professional. Her experience with ABA therapy was a huge plus."

Andrea W.

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Alissa A.


Troy, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have worked with special needs children from the ages 3-18 years old. My experiences include: I watched a 17-year-old boy who has the mind of a 2-year-old. I did everything for him. I have also worked with a boy with Down Syndrome, I have also volunteered in a special education school since 2011 where I worked with special...
5.0
"The fact that there was a reply was great!"

Mike C.

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Sandra D.


Royal Oak, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

SENIOR CARE PROVIDER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sandra , I have aided several seniors by providing practical help along with companionship. I have cared for clients whose loved ones were diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Dementia I have aided my seniors with organizing, guiding and helping them with physical exercises. I also engage them in mental stimulation by means...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Sandra was very engaging, and kind. She brought crafts and games to keep my Mom's mind challenged. She was great after Mom's knee surgery, bringing special knee ice wraps, and managing her pain and medications."

Valerie R.

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Samantha M.


Redford, MI

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working as a private in-home caregiver for a little over 15 yrs. I have specialized in wound care, dementia/Alzheimer care, feeding tubes and hospice. I am able to bathe clients or assist them. Meal prep, medication reminders, appointment transportation (I worked for an ambulance company for 8 yrs.) I have worked...
Samantha can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
5.0
"Samantha takes great care of my mother. She knows what to do to comfort our mom and also watches when things turn difficult. We appreciate her one on one care and personal touch ~ she's like family"

Margie V.

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Heather C.


Berkley, MI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Hospice and Home Care Registered Nurse. I have an extensive work background with individuals affected by Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Dementia. Prior experience as Program Nurse for Oakland Schools' severely and multiply impaired population (SMI/SXI) and Camp Nurse. The camp is a summer residential...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Pleasant Ridge, MI

Desha W.

5.0

Desha is caring, kind and professional. I was very confident in her ability to help me, as I am recovering from a hip injury. She exceeded my expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend her, and would absolutely hire her again. Thank you for an excellent experience!

- Maida C.

Levita C.

5.0

Levita worked with a family member on daily living skills; meal planning, shopping, budgeting, cleaning , and self care. She was a great asset to our family and I would definitely contact Levita for future needs!

- Nicole R.

Dawn H.

5.0

Dawn is an exemplary worker! She is highly skilled, personable, caring, and dependable! She impressed the patient and his mother (caregiver)! We wouldn't hesitate hiring Dawn again! It would be our pleasure!

- Michele R.

Ericka W.

5.0

Ericka helped me with my son Daryl for approximately 5 years from the age of 6 to the age of 11. I had interviewed a few potential candidates, but Ericka was the best caregiver I have ever had. She was very attentive to my sons needs. She helped him with school work during the week. She she did so...

- Care member

Latia M.

5.0

She's very dependable, patient, and positive. We love having her around.

- DiAngelo W.

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